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Ahmed Musa Urges Nigerians to Believe in Super Eagles Ahead of AFCON
Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa is urging Nigerians to have faith in the team as they aim to secure their fourth Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title at the upcoming 34th edition of the tournament in Ivory Coast, scheduled from January 13 to February 11.
The three-time champions are placed in Group A, alongside hosts Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, and Guinea-Bissau.
Musa's plea follows a less-than-ideal pre-AFCON friendly where the Eagles suffered a 2-0 defeat against Guinea at the Bani Yas Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Monday. Despite this setback, Musa expresses confidence in the squad as they head into the AFCON.
"Everybody is excited and waiting to go to Abidjan. After the last game in Uyo, when the campaign started, we told ourselves about going there to shine. We can see all the quality in the squad, and we can’t say otherwise. In football, anything can happen, but we have the confidence," Musa conveyed to NFF TV.
"Even the coach has set a target of winning the AFCON for himself too. I just want Nigerians to believe in the team, with their support we can go far."
Musa, along with Kenneth Omeruo, is among the few members of Nigeria’s last AFCON-winning team in South Africa 2013. During that tournament, Musa played a significant role, scoring in Nigeria’s 4-1 win over Mali in the semi-final and contributing as a substitute in the final against Burkina Faso.
With AFCON victories in 1980, 1994, and 2013, Nigeria will commence their quest for a fourth title in Ivory Coast, facing Equatorial Guinea on Sunday, January 14, followed by matches against the hosts and Guinea Bissau on January 18 and 22, respectively.
